Shanghai captured, fiasco at Wake

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Connfire -> Shanghai captured, fiasco at Wake (11/25/2010 4:35:06 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/17/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63 - Coastal Guns Fire Back! 23 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Allied Ships BB Ohio BB Georgia BB Maine, Shell hits 15 Japanese ground losses: 16 casualties reported Port supply hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coastal Guns at Wake Island, 82,63, firing at TF 1073 TF 1073 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 82,63 342 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Allied Ships DD Sloat, Shell hits 15 DD Lichfield, Shell hits 12, on fire DD Stoddert, Shell hits 1 Allied ground losses: 421 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coastal Guns at Wake Island, 82,63, firing at TF 1073 TF 1073 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 82,63 357 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Allied Ships DD Stoddert, Shell hits 1 DD Sloat, Shell hits 10, on fire, heavy damage Japanese ground losses: 3 casualties reported Guns lost 1 Allied ground losses: 450 casualties reported Guns lost 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 51,38 Allied aircraft de Havilland DH-9A x 10 No Allied losses Aircraft Attacking: 10 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 42,50 Japanese Ships AMC Belgium Maru AMC Nitiran Maru AMC Nittai Maru AMC Onoe Maru AMC Sagami Maru AMC Norway Maru AMC Nozima Maru AMC Momoyama Maru AMC Amagisan Maru AMC Himalaya Maru AMC Naples Maru AMC Kiyosumi Maru AMC Bengal Maru AMC Nichizui Maru AMC Syozin Maru Allied Ships SS R-7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Wake Island, at 82,63 - Coastal Guns Fire Back! 55 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Allied Ships BB Ohio BB Georgia, Shell hits 11 BB Maine, Shell hits 14 Japanese ground losses: 67 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Shanghai Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 3017 troops, 12 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 74 Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0 Japanese assault odds: 81 to 1 (fort level 7) Japanese forces CAPTURE Shanghai base !!! Well, that handed him another 1500 or so points, and denied me a major base with a shipyard. Withdrawing was a calculated risk. Time will tell if it was the right move or not. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Wake Island Allied Shock attack Attacking force 3460 troops, 19 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 87 Defending force 8732 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 74 Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9) Japanese ground losses: 14 casualties reported Guns lost 1 Allied ground losses: 563 casualties reported Guns lost 10 Hoo boy. This isn't going well at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/18/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coastal Guns at Wake Island, 82,63, firing at TF 1073 TF 1073 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 82,63 250 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Allied Ships DD Stoddert, Shell hits 9 AK Mormacrio, Shell hits 2 DM Burns, Shell hits 2 Allied ground losses: 80 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 33,48 Japanese Ships SS UC-90 (O4) Allied Ships AK Pasir, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Whitley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 42,50 Japanese Ships AMC Yamabiko Maru Allied Ships SS R-24 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 33,48 Japanese Ships SS UC-90 (O4) Allied Ships DD Whitley -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coastal Guns at Wake Island, 82,63, firing at TF 1073 TF 1073 troops unloading over beach at Wake Island, 82,63 76 Coastal gun shots fired in defense. Allied Ships DD Stoddert, Shell hits 2, on fire -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 51,38 Allied aircraft de Havilland DH-9A x 9 No Allied losses Japanese ground losses: 3 casualties reported Guns lost 1 Aircraft Attacking: 3 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet 6 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Wake Island Allied Shock attack Attacking force 2802 troops, 4 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25 Defending force 8688 troops, 35 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 74 Allied assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 9) Allied ground losses: 163 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Moral of this story is not to send a regiment to do a division's job. Got a little overconfident after successes in the Marshal Islands, and thought with his attention diverted there and in China I could sneak in and steal Wake from him. Oops. With no reserves I had little choice but to withdraw what little of the 35th Regiment that was left before I lost it entirely.

Connfire -> Both sides' subs & ASW score hits & misses (11/26/2010 3:27:04 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/20/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 51,38 Allied aircraft de Havilland DH-9A x 12 No Allied losses Japanese ground losses: 3 casualties reported Aircraft Attacking: 7 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet 5 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 41,51 Japanese Ships AMC Johore Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage Allied Ships SS L-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 43,48 Japanese Ships AMC Milan Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire AMC Nitiai Maru AMC Nissyu Maru AMC Nissan Maru AMC Nanman Maru AMC Nankai Maru AMC Nagoya Maru AMC Muroran Maru AMC Morioka Maru AMC Melbourne Maru AMC Hirota Maru AMC Kurogane Maru AMC Pacific Maru AMC Oregon Maru AMC Okitu Maru Allied Ships SS S-7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/21/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 42,48 Japanese Ships AMC Nitiyo Maru AMC Nitii Maru AMC Nitiho Maru AMC Nitian Maru Allied Ships SS L-2, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 37,43 Japanese Ships SS No. 14, hits 4, on fire, heavy damage (she sank) Allied Ships TK Empire Celt, Torpedo hits 1, on fire (she sank 2 days later) DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whirlwind DD Westminster DD Waterhen DD Walrus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 51,38 Allied aircraft de Havilland DH-9A x 9 No Allied losses Japanese ground losses: 13 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Aircraft Attacking: 3 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet 6 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,49 Japanese Ships AMC Chuko Maru AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Yamahagi Maru AMC Yamagiku Maru AMC Uyo Maru AMC Toa Maru AMC Thames Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Syohei Maru AMC Sumatra Maru AMC Soyo Maru AMC Sanuki Maru AMC Saigon Maru AMC Ryuzin Maru Allied Ships SS S-3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 21,47 Japanese Ships SS U-46 (O2) Allied Ships DD Trojan, heavy damage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/22/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,49 Japanese Ships AMC Chuko Maru AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Yamahagi Maru AMC Yamagiku Maru AMC Uyo Maru AMC Toa Maru AMC Thames Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Syohei Maru Allied Ships SS S-3, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 43,48 Japanese Ships AMC Nitiai Maru AMC Nissyu Maru AMC Nissan Maru AMC Nanman Maru AMC Nankai Maru AMC Nagoya Maru AMC Muroran Maru AMC Morioka Maru AMC Melbourne Maru AMC Hirota Maru AMC Kurogane Maru AMC Pacific Maru AMC Oregon Maru AMC Okitu Maru Allied Ships SS S-7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 21,47 Japanese Ships SS U-46 (O2) Allied Ships AK Empire Gilbert, Torpedo hits 1, on fire DD Broke DD Voyager DD Wakeful DD Warwick DD Windsor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 51,38 Allied aircraft de Havilland DH-9A x 10 No Allied losses Aircraft Attacking: 10 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 2000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 43,48 Japanese Ships AMC Nitiai Maru AMC Nissyu Maru AMC Nissan Maru AMC Nanman Maru AMC Nankai Maru AMC Nagoya Maru Allied Ships SS S-7, hits 2, on fire

Connfire -> IJN AMCs vs. Allied subs (12/1/2010 4:32:16 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/23/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,51 Japanese Ships AMC Nitiyo Maru AMC Nitii Maru AMC Nitiho Maru AMC Nitian Maru AMC Matumoto Maru AMC Mantai Maru AMC Mansei Maru AMC Malta Maru AMC Malacca Maru AMC Lyons Maru AMC London Maru AMC Nansin Maru AMC Kyusyu Maru AMC Kuwayama Maru AMC Kitahuku Maru Allied Ships SS L-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,51 Japanese Ships AMC Chuko Maru AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Yamahagi Maru AMC Yamagiku Maru AMC Uyo Maru AMC Toa Maru AMC Thames Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Syohei Maru AMC Sumatra Maru AMC Soyo Maru AMC Sanuki Maru AMC Saigon Maru AMC Ryuzin Maru Allied Ships SS R-7, hits 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,51 Japanese Ships AMC Nitiyo Maru AMC Nitii Maru AMC Nitiho Maru AMC Nitian Maru AMC Matumoto Maru AMC Mantai Maru AMC Mansei Maru AMC Malta Maru AMC Malacca Maru AMC Lyons Maru AMC London Maru AMC Nansin Maru AMC Kyusyu Maru AMC Kuwayama Maru Allied Ships SS R-7, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,51 Japanese Ships AMC Nitiyo Maru AMC Nitii Maru AMC Nitiho Maru AMC Nitian Maru AMC Matumoto Maru AMC Mantai Maru AMC Mansei Maru AMC Malta Maru AMC Malacca Maru AMC Lyons Maru AMC London Maru AMC Nansin Maru AMC Kyusyu Maru AMC Kuwayama Maru AMC Kitahuku Maru Allied Ships SS R-7, hits 2, on fire -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,51 Japanese Ships AMC Chuko Maru Allied Ships SS R-7, hits 1, heavy damage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at 50,39 Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 624479 troops, 4186 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11724 Defending force 25430 troops, 29 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 143 Japanese assault odds: 239 to 1 Japanese ground losses: 622 casualties reported Guns lost 32 Allied ground losses: 12810 casualties reported Guns lost 20 Defeated Allied Units Retreating! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/24/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/25/23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Connfire -> DD Sloat founders off Midway (12/1/2010 4:41:18 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/26/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on 20th Division, at 51,38 Allied aircraft de Havilland DH-9A x 9 Sopwith 7F1 Snipe x 8 No Allied losses Aircraft Attacking: 8 x Sopwith 7F1 Snipe bombing at 2000 feet 5 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 4000 feet 4 x de Havilland DH-9A bombing at 4000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DD Sloat, DD-316, sinks off Midway, due to damage from Wake's shore guns. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/27/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/28/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 54,41 Japanese Ships AK Bandoeng Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage Allied Ships SS R-16

Connfire -> British Air Raid...Manila Bay...This is no Drill (12/22/2010 4:24:10 AM)
Wow, I knew it had been awhile since I posted, but I didn't realize nearly a month had passed! Sorry for the delay - life has been very hectic lately. Here's what's been going on this month... AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/29/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 40,51 Japanese Ships AMC Chuko Maru AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Yamahagi Maru AMC Yamagiku Maru AMC Uyo Maru AMC Tyoko Maru AMC Toyohasi Maru AMC Toa Maru AMC Thames Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Syozin Maru AMC Syohei Maru AMC Sumatra Maru AMC Soyo Maru Allied Ships SS L-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at 50,38 Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 625648 troops, 4193 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 11765 Defending force 32355 troops, 13 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 30 Japanese assault odds: 8678 to 1 Japanese ground losses: 232 casualties reported Guns lost 8 Allied ground losses: 15980 casualties reported Guns lost 8 Defeated Allied Units Retreating! Well, at least it was close [:)] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 04/30/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 41,50 Japanese Ships AMC Bengal Maru AMC Kenryu Maru AMC Kagu Maru Allied Ships SS S-8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52 Allied aircraft Sopwith Cuckoo x 14 No Allied losses Japanese Ships AMC Hirota Maru AMC Awata Maru AMC Yamagiri Maru, Bomb hits 1 Aircraft Attacking: 3 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet 3 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet 4 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet 4 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 41,50 Japanese Ships AMC Kenryu Maru AMC Kagu Maru AMC Himalaya Maru AMC Havre Maru AMC Dakar Maru AMC Dainiti Maru AMC Cuba Maru AMC Canberra Maru AMC Brazil Maru AMC Bengal Maru AMC Belgium Maru AMC Azumasan Maru AMC Alaska Maru AMC Atago Maru AMC Amagisan Maru Allied Ships SS S-8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 42,49 Japanese Ships AMC Naples Maru AMC Nanman Maru Allied Ships SS L-2, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 42,49 Japanese Ships AMC Naples Maru AMC Nanman Maru AMC Nankai Maru AMC Nagoya Maru AMC Muroran Maru AMC Melbourne Maru AMC Matumoto Maru AMC Mansei Maru AMC Lyons Maru AMC London Maru AMC Liverpool Maru AMC Kyusyu Maru AMC Kuwayama Maru AMC Kiyosumi Maru Allied Ships SS L-2, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 40,51 Japanese Ships AMC Thames Maru AMC Chuko Maru AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Yamahagi Maru AMC Yamagiku Maru AMC Uyo Maru AMC Tyoko Maru AMC Toyohasi Maru AMC Toa Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Syozin Maru AMC Syohei Maru AMC Sumatra Maru AMC Soyo Maru Allied Ships SS L-1, hits 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/01/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 56,40 Japanese Ships AP Hayo Maru Allied Ships SS R-5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on TF, near Manila at 43,52 Allied aircraft Sopwith Cuckoo x 13 Allied aircraft losses Sopwith Cuckoo: 1 damaged Japanese Ships AMC Hirota Maru, Bomb hits 1 AMC Awata Maru Aircraft Attacking: 2 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet 3 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet 4 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet 4 x Sopwith Cuckoo bombing at 3000 feet

Connfire -> USN subs attack 2 AKs (12/22/2010 4:32:08 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/02/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/03/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/04/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 54,41 Japanese Ships AK Zogen Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire Allied Ships SS S-14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 54,41 Japanese Ships DD Yakaze DD Take DD Yanagi DD Kusunoki Allied Ships SS S-14 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Marcus Island at 75,56 Japanese Ships AK Samarang Maru, Shell hits 2 Allied Ships SS R-25 Japanese ground losses: 6 casualties reported It appears both ships survived

Connfire -> BB Kaga confirmed sunk (12/22/2010 4:51:07 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/05/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Shanghai at 52,39 Japanese Ships DD Take DD Yakaze DD Yanagi DD Kusunoki DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba DD Tachibana Allied Ships SS R-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Shanghai at 52,39 Japanese Ships DD Take DD Yakaze Allied Ships SS R-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/06/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Shanghai at 52,39 Japanese Ships DD Take DD Yakaze DD Yanagi DD Kusunoki DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba Allied Ships SS R-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 46,55 Japanese Ships AMC Sinsei Maru AMC Onoe Maru AMC Morioka Maru Allied Ships SS S-35 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Connecticut BB Minnesota Japanese ground losses: 31 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Port hits 1 Port fuel hits 1 Port supply hits 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/07/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39 Japanese Ships DD Yakaze DD Take DD Yanagi DD Kusunoki DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba DD Tachibana DD Sakura DD Umikaze Allied Ships SS R-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Connecticut BB Minnesota Japanese ground losses: 115 casualties reported Guns lost 4 Port hits 2 Port supply hits 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Shanghai at 52,39 Japanese Ships DD Tachibana DD Take DD Yakaze DD Yanagi DD Kusunoki DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba DD Sakura DD Umikaze Allied Ships SS R-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Connecticut BB Minnesota Japanese ground losses: 62 casualties reported Guns lost 1 Port fuel hits 1 It is now confirmed that BB Kaga was sunk from 13.5� guns over 100 miles off Camranh Bay after the 3/17/1923 Battle of the South China Sea. This is the same battle in which BB Barham was also lost. Sonar hits from passing DDs had led to speculation that a large ship had sunk in the area, but it wasn't until today that British intellegence confirmed it was the Kaga. AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/08/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 21,45 Japanese Ships SS U-55 (O3) Allied Ships AK Steel Engineer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Connecticut BB Minnesota -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/09/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62, hits 1 Allied Ships DD Walpole DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Vendetta -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/10/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 70 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman

comte -> RE: BB Kaga confirmed sunk (12/22/2010 9:44:42 AM)
Welcome back [:)]

Connfire -> RE: BB Kaga confirmed sunk (12/30/2010 3:51:28 AM)
Thank you [:)]. My availability will be limited until about the 2nd week in January, but I'm looking forward to getting back to more regular playing and updates!

Connfire -> Slugging it out at Nanchang (12/30/2010 4:00:49 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/11/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 67,51 Japanese Ships AP Choko Maru Allied Ships SS R-12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 33,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 15, hits 2 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 27,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 29 Allied Ships DD Grenville DD Wrestler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62, hits 2 Allied Ships SC Ch106 SC Ch112 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 33,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 15 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 584585 troops, 4305 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12216 Defending force 156970 troops, 677 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2267 Allied ground losses: 233 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 132228 troops, 649 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2267 Defending force 768533 troops, 4305 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12216 Japanese ground losses: 123 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/12/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62 Allied Ships DD Whitley DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whirlwind DD Vivacious -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 70, hits 1 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62 Allied Ships DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whitley DD Whirlwind DD Vivacious -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 70, hits 1 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 70, hits 2 Allied Ships DD Westminster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 70 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia DD Trinidad DD Tintagel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 70, hits 2, heavy damage (she sank 3 days later) Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 584612 troops, 4299 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12220 Defending force 157066 troops, 676 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2277 Allied ground losses: 128 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 132464 troops, 648 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2277 Defending force 768240 troops, 4299 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12220 Japanese ground losses: 27 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/13/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62 Allied Ships SC Ch112 SC Ch111 SC Ch107 SC Ch106 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62 Allied Ships SC Ch112 SC Ch111 SC Ch107 SC Ch106 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 29,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 62 Allied Ships DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whitley DD Whirlwind DD Vivacious -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 584762 troops, 4302 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12220 Defending force 167413 troops, 675 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2288 Allied ground losses: 272 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 142771 troops, 647 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2288 Defending force 768334 troops, 4302 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12220 Japanese ground losses: 74 casualties reported

Connfire -> Nanchang assaulted, Manchuria invaded, Ponape bombarded (12/31/2010 4:43:24 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/14/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 64,44 Japanese Ships AK Sinno Maru, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage Allied Ships SS S-36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 64,44 Allied Ships SS S-36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 18 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 645808 troops, 4304 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12215 Defending force 167170 troops, 679 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2280 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 7 Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 7) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 7 Japanese ground losses: 21292 casualties reported Guns lost 407 Allied ground losses: 23990 casualties reported Guns lost 73 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Mukden Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 3247 troops, 11 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 92 Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0 Japanese assault odds: 95 to 1 (fort level 3) Japanese forces CAPTURE Mukden base !!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Anshan Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 1304 troops, 8 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 25 Defending force 0 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 0 Japanese assault odds: 26 to 1 (fort level 0) Japanese forces CAPTURE Anshan base !!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/15/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 18, hits 1, on fire Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia DD Trinidad DD Tintagel DD Shakespeare DD Saumarez -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 18, heavy damage Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Connecticut BB Minnesota Japanese ground losses: 48 casualties reported Guns lost 4 Port hits 1 Port fuel hits 2 Port supply hits 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 616107 troops, 3643 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 10632 Defending force 133017 troops, 604 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2177 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 6 Japanese assault odds: 1 to 1 (fort level 6) Japanese Assault reduces fortifications to 6 Japanese ground losses: 15173 casualties reported Guns lost 341 Allied ground losses: 22597 casualties reported Guns lost 58 Vehicles lost 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/16/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 18, heavy damage Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia DD Trinidad DD Tintagel DD Shakespeare DD Saumarez -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Connecticut BB Minnesota Japanese ground losses: 108 casualties reported Guns lost 4 Port supply hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Naval bombardment of Ponape, at 71,79 Allied Ships BB Georgia BB Ohio BB Maine BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Connecticut BB Minnesota Japanese ground losses: 60 casualties reported Guns lost 2 Port hits 1 Port fuel hits 4 Port supply hits 5 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Deliberate attack Attacking force 590685 troops, 3212 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9270 Defending force 98973 troops, 541 guns, 29 vehicles, Assault Value = 2111 Japanese engineers reduce fortifications to 5 Japanese assault odds: 0 to 1 (fort level 5) Japanese ground losses: 10388 casualties reported Guns lost 130 Allied ground losses: 2230 casualties reported Guns lost 50 Vehicles lost 1

Connfire -> Naval battle off Kusaie Island (1/17/2011 9:57:56 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/17/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night Time Surface Combat, near Kusaie Island at 75,82 Japanese Ships AMC Awata Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire AMC Burma Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire AMC Hirokawa Maru, Shell hits 3 AMC Holland Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire AMC Italy Maru AMC Kanto Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire AMC Kitahuku Maru AMC Nansin Maru, Shell hits 1 AMC Maebasi Maru AMC Malacca Maru AMC Malta Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire AMC Mantai Maru, Shell hits 2, on fire AMC Matue Maru, Torpedo hits 1 she sank 8 days later AMC Morioka Maru, Shell hits 5, Torpedo hits 1, on fire, heavy damage she later sank AMC Nitian Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire AMC Nitiho Maru, Shell hits 1 AMC Nitiran Maru, Shell hits 2 AMC Nittai Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire she later sank AMC Okitu Maru AMC Onoe Maru AMC Pacific Maru AMC Sagami Maru AMC Sinsei Maru AMC Yamagiri Maru, Shell hits 1 AMC Kurogane Maru Allied Ships CA Charlotte, Shell hits 3 CA Missoula CA Seattle CA Huron, Shell hits 2 CL Birmingham, Shell hits 2 CL Melbourne CL Chatham DD Aaron Ward DD Chauncey DD Farenholt DD Corry DD Melvin DD Zane DD Decatur DD Perry DD Chase DD Kennedy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 45,48 Japanese Ships AMC Milan Maru, heavy damage AMC Hirota Maru Allied Ships SS L-52 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 63,49 Japanese Ships AMC Nissyu Maru AMC Nissan Maru AMC Nichizui Maru AMC Nankai Maru AMC Nagoya Maru AMC Melbourne Maru AMC Matumoto Maru AMC Mansei Maru AMC Lyons Maru AMC London Maru AMC Liverpool Maru AMC Kyusyu Maru AMC Kuwayama Maru AMC Kensyo Maru AMC Kenryu Maru AMC Himalaya Maru AMC Havre Maru AMC Dainiti Maru AMC Cuba Maru Allied Ships SS S-30 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 29,48 Japanese Ships SS UC-90 (O4), hits 1 Allied Ships SC Ch107 SC Ch111 SC Ch112 SC Ch106 DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whitley DD Whirlwind -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 517354 troops, 2868 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8484 Defending force 96240 troops, 483 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2043 Allied ground losses: 535 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 74877 troops, 464 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2043 Defending force 698138 troops, 2868 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8484 Japanese ground losses: 70 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/18/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 63,47 Japanese Ships DD Kashi DD Momo DD Tade DD Hasu DD Warabi DD Ashi DD Susuki DD Aoi DD Kiku DD Kuwa DD Nara DD Tanikaze DD Kawakaze DD Tokitsukaze DD Amatsukaze Allied Ships SS S-30, hits 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 520003 troops, 2892 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8668 Defending force 96481 troops, 501 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2074 Allied ground losses: 334 casualties reported Guns lost 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 75470 troops, 479 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2074 Defending force 701142 troops, 2898 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8668 Japanese ground losses: 49 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/19/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 522324 troops, 2933 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8848 Defending force 97156 troops, 515 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2113 Allied ground losses: 522 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 76150 troops, 493 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2112 Defending force 704167 troops, 2946 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 8848 Japanese ground losses: 118 casualties reported

Connfire -> Meanwhile, in London... (2/19/2011 11:23:35 PM)
May 19, 1923 From the London Times: About 300 anti-war protesters demonstrated on Trafalgar Square last night. The resulting melee between some of the more boisterous protestors and a group of soldiers and Great War veterans had to be broken up by police. 10 demonstrators were arrested. This disturbance comes two days after a Times poll showing that almost 50% of the British public is opposed to our involvement in the Pacific War. Reasons appear to include a reluctance to involve ourselves in another Great War so soon after the previous, and a general feeling that this conflict is really between the USA and China against Japan. Speaking candidly, some high-ranking military officers have expressed concern that such signficant forces are being deployed to the Far East, while we face trouble much closer to home, including Germany and Turkey, as well as what may be an emerging threat from Italy. Violent anti-war protests have also been reported in Paris.

Connfire -> A surprising development (2/19/2011 11:41:17 PM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/20/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 27,49 Japanese Ships SS UB-125 (O6) Allied Ships SC Ch111 SC Ch112 SC Ch107 SC Ch106 DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whitley DD Whirlwind DD Vivacious -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia DD Trinidad DD Tintagel DD Shakespeare DD Saumarez -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 61,45 Japanese Ships DD Kagero DD Tsuga DD Nashi DD Nire DD No. 16 DD No. 10 DD No. 4 DD No. 2 DD Numakaze DD Tachikaze DD Yukaze DD Nadakaze DD Hakaze DD Okikaze DD Sawakaze Allied Ships SS S-34, hits 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 532182 troops, 2992 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9007 Defending force 107334 troops, 534 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2127 Allied ground losses: 402 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 86533 troops, 507 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2127 Defending force 707056 troops, 2992 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9007 Japanese ground losses: 85 casualties reported Meeting in the same Japanese businessman's villa outside of Geneva that Japanese and Chinese diplomats met in early December, an unlikely conversation takes place between mid-level Dutch and Japanese diplomats. After spending half the evening exchanging pleasentries and posturing, the diplomats get to the business at hand. Japan states that the Dutch East Indies' supplying the Allies with fuel and supplies is prolonging the war, to the detriment of all parties involved. Despite some notable losses, the Japanese Navy has the most powerful fleet in the Pacific right now, and intends to use it against the Dutch East Indies if Holland does not withdraw from the Alliance, and either cease trade with all warring powers in the Pacific, or trade with all warring powers in the Pacific, including Japan. A large amount of Imperial forces are still in the Phillipines, and even now they are preparing for a full scale invasion of the weakly-defended East Indies. The meeting concludes with the Japanese stating that in his exhalted generosity, the Emperor has offered Holland has one last chance to avoid being completely expelled from its rich colonies. With England and France weak and wavering, and most of the US Pacific Fleet destroyed, what good can possibly come from Holland's participation in this war? Holland has 48 hours to decide.

Connfire -> Turmoil among the Allies (2/19/2011 11:52:13 PM)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/21/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 60,44 Japanese Ships DD Kagero DD Tsuga DD Nashi DD Nire DD No. 16 DD No. 10 DD No. 4 DD No. 2 DD Numakaze DD Tachikaze DD Yukaze DD Nadakaze DD Hakaze DD Okikaze DD Sawakaze Allied Ships SS S-6, hits 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 51,47 Japanese Ships CL Tama CL Kiso CL Natori CV Hosho Allied Ships SS R-18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night Time Surface Combat at 76,68 Japanese Ships AMC Nittai Maru, Shell hits 4 Allied Ships BB Minnesota BB Connecticut, Shell hits 1 BB Georgia BB Nebraska BB Rhode Island BB Ohio BB Maine DD Palmer DD John D. Edwards DD Pope DD Aulick DD McCawley DD Doyen DD Farragut DD Marcus DD Reno DD Somers DD William Jones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 540282 troops, 3204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9177 Defending force 107732 troops, 542 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2158 Allied ground losses: 282 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 86981 troops, 514 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2158 Defending force 715608 troops, 3204 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9177 Japanese ground losses: 90 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At 12 noon, GMT, Holland announces has accepted a cease fire from the Japanese Empire. The Netherlands state that they do not wish to contribute to further suffering to this war-torn world. This includes a cessation of fuel and resource shipments to all warring powers. The Dutch conclude by urging all warring powers to extend the cease-fire and end this terrible war. Riots break out in China. The USA, Australia, and New Zealand are outraged. Military leaders in London are now confronted with the logistical nightmare of how to keep Australia and New Zealand supplied while still prosecuting the war. Hours later, Japan states that it is willing to observe "an honorable cease fire" with the USA, British Empire, and France to attempt to arrive at a diplomatic solution.

Connfire -> Peace in our time? (2/20/2011 12:46:05 AM)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/22/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 60,44 Japanese Ships DD Kashi DD Momo DD Tade Allied Ships SS S-6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Matsu DD Yanagi Allied Ships SS R-3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Yanagi DD Hinoki DD Sakaki DD Umi DD Kusunoki DD Kaede DD Katsura DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba DD Tachibana DD Sakura DD Yomogi DD Maki DD Keyaki DD Umikaze DD Hamakaze Allied Ships SS R-3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 60,44 Japanese Ships DD Kashi DD Momo DD Tade DD Hasu Allied Ships SS S-6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 51,47 Japanese Ships CL Kitakami CL Kiso Allied Ships SS R-4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Matsu DD Yanagi DD Hinoki DD Sakaki DD Umi DD Kusunoki DD Kaede DD Katsura DD Kashiwa DD Kaba Allied Ships SS R-3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 546339 troops, 3361 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9330 Defending force 108206 troops, 551 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2193 Allied ground losses: 226 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 87655 troops, 523 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2193 Defending force 721835 troops, 3361 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9330 Japanese ground losses: 25 casualties reported Allied leaders meet as word of the Dutch cease-fire and Japan's offer to extend it sweeps around the world. Meanwhile, police and soldiers nervously arrive in public squares across Britain and France at dawn, expecting a repeat of the violent anti-war protests of two days before. Instead, the squares are packed with the largest crowds since the end of the Great War. Instead of the expected students and anarchists demonstrating, a mixture of old, young, mothers pushing strollers with little children in tow, cleregy, even some Great War veterans from the trenches, all spontaneously come together. Many hold signs, simply stating "Enough!". The media reports that general war fatigue is what motivated most of them. Since the crowds are orderly and peaceful, there is very little for the police and soldiers to do. Smaller demonstrations break out in Canada, Austalia, and New Zealand, and none in the USA.

Connfire -> Naval battle off Ponape Island (2/20/2011 1:07:29 AM)
AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/23/23 For over two weeks, Allied forces have been positioning themselves to invade Ponape and Kasuie Islands. For several days US blimps have been monitoring an IJN TF 2 hexes NW of Ponape, as well as activity around Eniwetok. In the early morning hours of 5/23, the Allied TF blockading Ponape is given permission to engage the stationary IJN TF, while other ships including the UK CVs Argus and Vindictive prowl the area looking for other TFs and stragglers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night Time Surface Combat at 70,77 Japanese Ships AMC Azumasan Maru, Shell hits 5 AMC Canberra Maru, Shell hits 12, and is sunk AMC Nitiai Maru, Shell hits 15, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 days later AMC Nitii Maru, Shell hits 17, and is sunk AMC Nitimei Maru, Shell hits 6, on fire AMC Nitiyo Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 nights later AMC Norway Maru, Shell hits 4, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank later that morning AMC Nozima Maru AMC Momoyama Maru, Shell hits 4, on fire AMC Oregon Maru, Shell hits 7, on fire AMC Ryuzin Maru, Shell hits 1, on fire AMC Saigon Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire AMC Sanuki Maru AMC Soyo Maru AMC Sumatra Maru AMC Syohei Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Thames Maru AMC Toa Maru, Shell hits 1 AMC Toyohasi Maru, Shell hits 2 AMC Tyoko Maru, Shell hits 2 AMC Yamahagi Maru, Shell hits 6, and is sunk AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Chuko Maru, Shell hits 3, on fire, heavy damage she sank 2 nights later Allied Ships BB Maryland, Shell hits 6 BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 2 BC Australia, Shell hits 1 BC New Zealand, Shell hits 2 DD McDermut DD Moody, Shell hits 1, on fire DD Farquhar DD Young DD Anzac, Shell hits 2, on fire DD Torrens DD Parramatta, Shell hits 5, on fire, heavy damage -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68 Allied Ships DD Walrus DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia DD Trinidad DD Tintagel DD Shakespeare DD Saumarez -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 70,77 Japanese Ships AMC Momoyama Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage she sank the next day AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Tyoko Maru AMC Toa Maru AMC Thames Maru AMC Terukawa Maru AMC Tazima Maru AMC Syohei Maru AMC Sumatra Maru AMC Soyo Maru AMC Sanuki Maru AMC Nozima Maru Allied Ships SS J-5, hits 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 550944 troops, 3465 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9501 Defending force 108661 troops, 570 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2218 Allied ground losses: 214 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 88103 troops, 542 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2217 Defending force 726928 troops, 3465 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9501 Japanese ground losses: 68 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Even as US newspapers scream about the "tremendous naval victory off Ponape", and "Midway Avenged!", England and France are subject to a second day of mass peaceful demonstrations from ordinary folk demanding an end to the Pacific War. Even some police and active duty soldiers are noted among the demonstrators. Japan states that the Allies have 48 hours to accept the ceasefire, or it will prosecute the war until it has achieved ultimate victory, promising "years of war, sacrifice, and hardship".

Connfire -> British CVs strike (2/20/2011 1:20:52 AM)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/24/23 For the third day in a row, public squares across England and France are full of demonstrators. The crowds grow every day. Sensing the change in the political wind, many politicians and newspapers join the chorus calling for the war's end. The United States and China are notable for their lack of desire to end the war. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Yanagi DD Hinoki DD Sakaki DD Umi, Shell hits 1 DD Kusunoki DD Kaede DD Katsura DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba DD Tachibana DD Sakura DD Yomogi DD Maki DD Keyaki DD Umikaze DD Hamakaze Allied Ships SS R-23, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 28,50 Japanese Ships SS U-46 (O2) Allied Ships SC Ch111 SC Ch112 SC Ch107 SC Ch106 DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whitley DD Whirlwind DD Vivacious -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68, hits 1 Allied Ships DD Westminster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on TF at 70,77 Allied aircraft Sopwith Cuckoo x 7 Fairey IIID x 3 Fairey Flycatcher I x 5 Allied aircraft losses Sopwith Cuckoo: 1 destroyed Japanese Ships AMC Yamakaze Maru AMC Toa Maru, Torpedo hits 2, on fire, heavy damage Aircraft Attacking: 3 x Sopwith Cuckoo launching torpedoes at 200 feet 3 x Fairey IIID bombing at 3000 feet 3 x Sopwith Cuckoo launching torpedoes at 200 feet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day Air attack on TF at 70,77 Allied aircraft Sopwith Cuckoo x 7 Fairey IIID x 3 Fairey Flycatcher I x 5 Allied aircraft losses Sopwith Cuckoo: 1 destroyed Japanese Ships AMC Thames Maru AMC Tyoko Maru, Bomb hits 2 AMC Sanuki Maru, Torpedo hits 1, on fire Aircraft Attacking: 2 x Sopwith Cuckoo launching torpedoes at 200 feet 3 x Fairey IIID bombing at 3000 feet 4 x Sopwith Cuckoo launching torpedoes at 200 feet These air strikes were launched from CV Argus and CV Vindictive. Additional TFs and subs in the area failed to make contact. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Keyaki DD Yanagi DD Hinoki DD Sakaki DD Umi DD Kusunoki DD Kaede DD Katsura DD Kashiwa DD Matsu DD Kaba DD Tachibana DD Sakura DD Yomogi DD Maki Allied Ships SS R-23, hits 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68, hits 1 Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68, hits 1, on fire Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 542221 troops, 3430 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9648 Defending force 109295 troops, 585 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2235 Allied ground losses: 166 casualties reported Guns lost 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 88484 troops, 556 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2235 Defending force 718541 troops, 3430 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9648 Japanese ground losses: 54 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Meeting furiously throughout the day in Geneva, Allied and Japanese diplomats agree to a "temporary cease fire" for 11:59 PM, Tokyo time, on May 25. All ground forces are to remain in place. All warships are to return to port. No combat aircraft are to fly with the acception of reconnaisance and transport aircraft. The United States is very vocal in its opposition, but is eventually convinced to comply in return for certain trade concessions. The British in particular are adamant that the USA adhere to the cease fire, as Royal Navy and Commonwealth forces are operating alongside Americans in the South Pacific, and further agressive moves by the USA will likely result in a resumption of the war. Conspicously absent from the talks is China.

Connfire -> The End (2/20/2011 1:29:48 AM)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR 05/25/23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68, hits 1, heavy damage Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Tsuta DD Hagi DD Kuri DD Kaki DD Take DD Momi DD Namikaze DD Nokaze DD Hokaze DD Shiokaze DD Shimakaze DD Yakaze DD Minekaze DD No.3 DD No.1 Allied Ships SS R-23, hits 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 34,47 Japanese Ships SS No. 68, heavy damage Allied Ships DD Westminster DD Westcott DD Waterhen DD Watchman DD Walrus DD Walpole DD Vendetta DD Venetia DD Trinidad DD Tintagel DD Shakespeare DD Saumarez -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sub attack at 31,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 47 Allied Ships DD Vivacious SC Ch111 SC Ch112 SC Ch107 SC Ch106 DD Grenville DD Wrestler DD Wolfhound DD Winchester DD Whitley DD Whirlwind -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack near Ishieak at 52,46 Japanese Ships DD Yanagi DD Hinoki DD Sakaki DD Umi DD Kusunoki Allied Ships SS R-23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASW attack at 32,50 Japanese Ships SS No. 71, hits 2 Allied Ships SC Ch111 SC Ch112 SC Ch107 SC Ch106 DD Grenville DD Wrestler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Japanese Bombardment attack Attacking force 544375 troops, 3468 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9794 Defending force 110180 troops, 596 guns, 30 vehicles, Assault Value = 2262 Allied ground losses: 421 casualties reported -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ground combat at Nanchang Allied Bombardment attack Attacking force 89158 troops, 568 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 2262 Defending force 720975 troops, 3468 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 9794 Japanese ground losses: 81 casualties reported Combat continues until 11:59 PM. At that moment, peace suddenly descends upon the Pacific. In one dramatic instance, an Allied TF carrying the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade to invade Kusuaie Island turns around half way to its target. Joy and elation spread in England and France. Cautious optimism is expressed in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Riots break out again in China. Japanese newspapers scream various versions of the word "Victory!" in their banner headlines. American newspapers scream various versions of the word "Treachery" in their banner headlines. President Harding warns the USA that the cease fire may only be temporary. Several Allied and Japanese ships and submarines sink from battle damage in the days that follow.

Connfire -> Postscript (2/20/2011 2:13:47 AM)
In the weeks which follow, Allied and Japanese diplomats meet in Geneva in an attempt to make the ceasefire a lasting, permenant peace. Both the Japanese and Americans are obstinate. America demands that the Japanese withdraw from all conquored territories, including the Phillipines, Guam, Wake, and China. Until that happens, the USA will continue to occupy the Marshall Islands. The Japanese did not seem to think that was such a bad deal. The death of President Warren Harding on August 2, 1923, and the Great Kanto Earthquake on September 1, 1923, only slowed down negotiations, though a deal was reached by the end of the year to exchange Allied prisoners for the relatively few Japanese captured alive. Slowly, UK and Commonwealth forces withdrew from China and the Marshall Islands. Once the withdrawl was complete, both England and France tried putting the peace talks in context with a renewal of Naval Limitation treaty negotiations. The effort only served to alienate Japan, which had no desire to surrender its supremacy in the Pacific, and the United States, which was determined to rebuild its shattered navy. The British position did put a strain upon its relations with Australia and New Zealand, both of which were more inclinded to share the American point of view regarding the situation in the Pacific. By July 4, 1924, the USA had given up all hope of a renewed Allied effort to liberate the Phillipines and other occupied territories. Retreating into isolationism, the American President Calvin Coolidge declared every May 25 to be a "Day of Remembrance", and solemn parades and processions featuring the American flag flying upside down marked the new holiday in the decade and a half which followed. Having fallen woefully behind the Japanese Navy's strength due to the debacle at the Battle off Midway, the USA placed greater emphasis on naval construction. While this resulted in the Colorado and South Dakota class BBs, and the Lexington class BCs completed by 1930, it also resulted in increased deficit spending. This was later identified as one of the key factors which plunged the world into a Great Depression in 1929. It should also be noted that Japan continued its BB and BC buiding program as well. Both nations also were very impressed by the performance of the British aircraft carriers, and continued perfecting the vessels, culminating in Japan's 6-ship Shokaku class and the USA's 4-ship Yorktown class in service by the end of 1941. In 1928, with frustration mounting and a presidential election looming, shortly after announcing he would not seek reelection, President Coolidge unexpectedly threatened to renew hostilities if Japan did not withdraw from the occupied territories. Japan was able to stall for time, and help President Coolidge save enough face to get fellow Republican Herbert Hoover elected, by announcing a plebicide will be held offering the Filipinos the choice of remaining in the Empire or returning to being a US protectorate. Coolidge was able to convince Americans that the return of the Phillipines was "a done deal", and his popularity rating soared. However, after widescale reports of fraud and intimidation, Japan announced on January 12, 1929 that 96% of Filipinos had voted to remain within the Japanese Empire. When confronted with proof that the election had been sabotaged, Japan promised a full investigation, and allowed some low-level American officials and civil servants to return to the Phillipines as part of a "reintegration", but all key posts, to say nothing of the military, remained firmly under Japanese control. After years of battling "bandits" in occupied China, Japan launched a full scale invasion of Manchuria after the Mukden Incident in September 1931. By this point, all Allied forces had withdrawn from China. This was followed by a full scale invasion of China in 1937. Relations between Japan and Holland continued on its odd course. While Japan didn't invade the Dutch East Indies outright, it was obvious that the Dutch remained in power there exclusively at the pleasure of Japan. Increased Japanese investment and one-sided treaties led to what was called the "economic colonization" of the Dutch East Indies by Japan, with Holland retaining control of certain areas in name only. While this reduced Japan's dependence upon foreign oil, it did not eliminate it altogether. In July 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced an oil embargo upon Japan, due to Japanese aggression in China, as well as French Indo-China following that country's surrender to Nazi Germany, and its continued occupation of the Phillipines. Until one sunny Sunday morning in December...

Connfire -> December 7, 1941 (2/20/2011 2:39:23 AM)
On a sunny Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, aircraft from the 6 Shokaku-class fleet aircraft carriers launched a series of airstrikes on targets on Oahu. The first wave damaged BB Pennsylvania, which was in drydock, and caused her sister BB Arizona to explode, killing many sailors. Both of these ships were veterans of the Pacific War. The BC Constellation, moored outboard of BB Maryland, capsized after receiving numerous torpedo hits, and was a total loss. BC Constitution, moored outboard of BB Colorado, was blown in half after a magazine exploded and was also a total loss. (The surviving Lexington-class BCs were used primarily as heavy carrier escorts after this date). BB West Virginia sank in shallow water, while BB Washington attempted to escape the harbor. She was beached at Hospital Point after receiving multiple hits during her escape. Numerous aircraft were destroyed on the ground. The second wave targetted hangers and airfields. The third wave targetted the shipyard, turning the oil storage facilities into an inferno. The CL Pheonix and 2 DDs were sunk in the channel, blocking the remaining ships in the harbor from escaping into open water. As President Roosevelt was giving his "Day of Infamy" speech before the US Congress, the Japanese Fifth Infantry Division, so chosen because its members were from the Hiroshima area, just like many of Oahu's residents, hit the beach in northern Oahu. The Second Pacific War had begun...

Connfire -> Closing credits (2/20/2011 3:04:36 AM)
I have to say I really enjoyed both playing this game and writing this AAR. It was because of the AARs I read on this forum that I decided to get into this game. And it was because of all the time I put into the AAR that I didn't want it to just abruptly stop in the middle of the war. My postings were on a 2-turn delay, so I had 6 days of warfare left before the PBEM with Rysyonok came to a halt. I tried to pack as much as I could into a semi-believable scenario of a hasty end to the war. And I'm sure readers of Harry Turtledove will note that I shamelessly used elements of the Timeline-191 and Days of Infamy series for inspiration, particularly regarding "Remembrance Day" and the invasion of Oahu. Sadly, it appears that Rysyonok is not active for now, so this AAR will have to finish. Life happens. Whether he returns or not, I wish him all the best, and thank him for his many years of contributions to the WPO and Matrix community. I can't even begin to tell you how much I learned both playing against such a skilled, experienced player and reading his insightful postings in other threads. I'd also like to thank those who took the time to read this AAR, and sent kind comments. I don't play too many games, but those I do get into I tend to stick to for awhile, and I've only owned WPO for a little over a year now. So I'm not quite ready to move on yet, even though I realize its a 6-year old game. Since I've started my own business late last year my availability has fluctuated, too. So for now I'm back to plugging along against the computer again, hard as that may be after playing against Rysanok. For the first time, I'm playing Japanese, and really enjoying it. Perhaps down the road I'll get into another AAR again - WPO is a great game, and I don't think too many games were ever made featuring WWI-style warfare in a WW2 battle zone. I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention Aces8, the late great modder and ship artist Hellfirejet and his nephew Kirk23, and others who made this a lively message board in the past couple years. If you've read this far, again, thank you! And if you share my views about WPO, give a shout-out in the forums every now and then. Let Matrix and the rest of the community know this game still has a pulse! [8D]

pat.casey -> RE: Closing credits (2/20/2011 4:29:45 AM)
Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write it. This has been a lot of fun to read.

Deathtreader -> RE: Shanghai captured, fiasco at Wake (2/20/2011 11:06:53 PM)
Yup.......thanks a bunch! It was a great read! [sm=happy0065.gif][sm=happy0065.gif] Rob.

Connfire -> Thanks! (2/23/2011 5:58:52 PM)
Thank you pat.casey, Deathtreader [:)]

ogar -> RE: Thanks! (2/24/2011 1:15:00 AM)
One more thanks from a silent 'player' -- I wish I had more time to dig into this game, but I don't. I very much appreciated your AAR, and echo your praises and thank yous to all who have brought so much to this game. Good luck with your business endeavor. Only advice I have is to keep this game (and any games) off the work machine(s). If possible, keep that game PC as far away from work as you can -- you need to focus on work at work, and when you are off, you do not need any *&^%$ reminders of work - just have fun with the AI.

Connfire -> RE: Thanks! (3/5/2011 3:58:34 AM)
Appreciate it! Good advice! [:)]

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